WO1998016331A2

WO1998016331A2 - Plastic section for sealing air gaps between parts of the body of a motor vehicle

Info

Publication number: WO1998016331A2
Application number: PCT/EP1997/004021
Authority: WO
Inventors: Klaus-Wilhelm Voss
Original assignee: Vosschemie Gmbh
Priority date: 1996-10-11
Filing date: 1997-07-24
Publication date: 1998-04-23
Also published as: US20020022158A1; WO1998016331A3; AU3771097A; US6337127B1; DE19781109D2

Abstract

A plastic section shaped as a foam strip (10') is disclosed to seal a gap, in particular an air gap between two parts (14, 15) of the body of a motor vehicle. The foam strip (10') has fastening means (100) with at least two legs (16, 18) joined to one another in an articulated manner. A first leg (16) is joined to the foam strip (10') by a first adhesive layer and a second leg (18) is provided with a second adhesive layer for joining it to an inner face (20) of the gap.

Description

Plastic profile for sealing the air gaps between body parts of motor vehicles

field of use

The invention relates to a plastic profile in the form of a foam strip for sealing a gap, in particular for sealing the air gap between body parts of motor vehicles, the surface of the foam strip being partially provided with an adhesive layer, and to an applicator for introducing a foam profile, in particular a rectangular, L-shaped or T-shaped foam profile, which is provided on at least one side with an adhesive layer, into a gap to be sealed or a joint to be sealed, in particular into a gap or joint between a fixed body part and a movable body part of motor vehicles.

State of the art

For use as sealing and / or masking strips, for example in the partial painting of vehicles or the like. Numerous embodiments of foam strips are known. The aim is not only to prevent the penetration of paint mist into a gap in body parts. Rather, it is also important to prevent dirt particles from being thrown out of the joints by air swirling when spraying paint mist. Such dirt particles can settle on the freshly applied paint and lead to a faulty paint spot.

For example, Foam strips with a rectangular cross-section are known, one side of the foam strip being provided with an adhesive layer in order to fix the strip at the desired location on the object to be sealed. Such strips are also used for sealing windows and doors.

Other cross-sectional profiles are also disclosed by the prior art, such as circular or approximately circular foam strips which also have an adhesive layer for fixing. These strips can also be designed as hollow bodies to increase the compressibility.

A disadvantage of the known foam strips for sealing and covering, however, is that the possible uses of a specific foam strip are restricted to a specific problem, since the dimensioning and plastic shaping of the respective foam strip means that this is only possible for a defined joint width or the like. is usable.

Furthermore, the attachment or insertion of the strips in a gap to be sealed is difficult and cumbersome, since the foam strip must be considerably larger than the gap to be sealed in order to hold it firmly. However, this oversize must first be pushed through the much narrower gap. Due to the large dimensions, to ensure adequate sealing the foam strip is exposed to high bending loads in its end position, which acts on an adhesive connection between the foam strip and a body wall. In unfavorable cases, the adhesive connection is peeled off, so that the foam strip separates from the body part after a short time and an effective sealing of the gap is no longer guaranteed.

When preparing a body, for example for a refinishing, it is usually necessary to cover certain parts or areas so that they do not come into contact with a spray paint when painting later. Adhesive strips, plastic strips and / or foam strips are a suitable means for this.

When positioning such strips or combinations of foam strips with paper adhesive strips, gluing work must often be carried out in very tight conditions, in which the cavities are so narrow that perfect gluing can only be achieved with an appropriately trained applicator. Particularly in places that are difficult to access, there are particular difficulties as a result of this spatial confinement, because there are always unintentional contacts between the foam strip or between the foam strip laminated with adhesive paper and surfaces at points to be sealed, for example a body.

When applying plastic profiles for gap sealing, with adhesive or a paper tape be connected to a surface of a gap inside, it has therefore proven to be a problem that these plastic profiles are difficult to handle, because when positioning the sealing profile in a gap to be sealed, the adhesive layer prematurely, ie before the sealing profile is in the desired end position, with a Surface comes into contact and adheres there. In the worst case, this complicates or prevents exact positioning of the plastic profile in a gap to be sealed.

Task, solution, advantage

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an easily adherable but easily detachable plastic profile, preferably in the form of a foam strip, and to provide an applicator for inserting the foam strip _r whereby the foam profile is held securely and permanently in a gap to be sealed is also ensured if the foam strip is exposed to high bending loads and at the same time an easy assembly of the strip is possible. In addition, the plastic profile should be easy to handle and be able to be used without great expenditure of time, even by unskilled forces for sealing the gap between two components, in particular between two body parts of vehicles.

This object is achieved in a plastic profile of the type mentioned above with the features characterized in patent claims 1 and 8, and by an applicator with the features characterizing in claim 12. For this purpose, it is provided according to the invention that the fastening means has at least two legs which are connected to one another in an articulated manner, a first leg being connected to the foam strip by means of a first adhesive layer and a second leg being provided with a second adhesive layer for connection to an inside of the gap .

This has the advantage that the size of the adhesive surface on the inside of the gap can be varied as desired and is not subjected to any bending stresses. Shearing is thus prevented and the adhesive connection is of permanent durability or at least stable for the duration of the application.

The fact that the first and the second adhesive layer are arranged on one side of the fastening means enables a hinge-like arrangement of the fastening means, which also bridges tight bending radii of the foam strip and thus derives bending forces from the adhesive connection to the inside of the gap.

A particularly firm and reliable connection between the foam strip and the fastening means is achieved by arranging an additionally undetachable adhesive connection between the fastening means and the foam strip. This is preferably stronger than the inherent strength of the foam strip and the fastener. The fastening means is preferably folded up before the foam strip is arranged. Unfolding before arrangement is effectively prevented by providing sides of the legs of the fastening means, which lie opposite the first and second adhesive layers, with a third and fourth adhesive layer.

The third and fourth adhesive layers are preferably removable or at least more easily removable than the first and second adhesive layers. This ensures that the fastener is opened after the foam strip has been introduced into a gap to be sealed.

It is further provided according to the invention that the fastening means has a first layer and a second layer, the second layer for fastening to an inside of the gap having a removable adhesive coating and the first layer being an insoluble adhesive connection between the second layer and the foam strip.

This has the advantage that the size of the adhesive surface on the inside of the gap can be varied as desired and is not subjected to any bending stresses. Shearing is thus prevented and the adhesive connection is of permanent durability or at least stable for the duration of the application. A particularly durable and reliable connection between the foam strip and fastening means is achieved in that the non-detachable adhesive connection is stronger than the inherent strength of the foam strip and the second layer. The second layer is preferably a paper strip or a plastic strip and advantageously comprises a fabric insert.

With a foam strip of the above It is provided that the adhesive layer is designed as a fastening means according to at least one of the preceding claims.

With an applicator of the above It is provided that the applicator has a handle part and a receiving part for the foam profile, the receiving part having an elastic means for holding the foam profile at an end facing away from the handle part. This advantageously supports the insertion and attachment of the foam strip in a gap to be sealed, since the elastic means allows the foam strip to be pressed firmly against an inner wall of the gap.

Characterized in that the elastic means is L-shaped and at least partially surrounds one end of a foam profile located in the receiving part, the elastic means additionally has a retaining function for the foam strip and thus effectively prevents the foam strip from falling out of the applicator prematurely. An applicator according to the invention is also designed such that the receiving part has a guide rail which surrounds the foam profile at an end facing away from the adhesive layer, the rail having a longitudinal slot from which an end of the foam profile bearing the adhesive layer protrudes, and further along the longitudinal slot a first stop is formed which supports the part of the foam profile protruding from the longitudinal slot on a side opposite the adhesive layer. This advantageously results in a device with which a foam profile can be applied simply and quickly into a joint or a gap.

A maximum functionality of the elastic means is achieved in that it is arranged on the end of the first stop facing away from the handle and preferably projects above it.

A second stop, which is arranged on one end of the handle piece facing the guide rail, achieves simple handling in a particularly advantageous manner, since the insertion depth of the foam profile is determined by the stop and does not have to be adjusted manually.

An adjustable second stop advantageously enables the applicator to be adapted to different types of gaps or joints.

A grip piece angled with respect to the first stop improves the handling of the applicator in a particularly advantageous manner. Because an anti-adhesive layer is arranged on one end of the handle piece facing away from the guide rail, the handle piece can additionally be used for completely inserting the foam profile into the splat. This reduces the number of tools required to attach the foam profile.

Sliding pads on the first and / or second cradle prevent the adjacent body parts from being scratched.

The task is also carried out for a plastic profile of the above. Kind with the features characterized in claim 25 solved.

For this purpose, according to the invention, a fastening means is provided on the plastic profile, on or adjacent to which there is at least one elevation such that it protrudes beyond an adhesive surface of the fastening means and avoids inadvertent contact of the adhesive surface with a surface.

This has the advantage that the positioning and handling of a plastic profile equipped with this fastening means is significantly improved, since the fastening means does not undesirably adhere to surfaces until a desired position of the plastic profile is reached in a gap to be sealed. This enables the plastic profile to be moved laterally along a surface without premature adhesion of the fastening means. Further developments of the plastic profile with the fastening means are preferably described in claims 26 to 38 and a fastening means for the plastic profile itself in claims 58 to 70.

The premature adhesion of the fastener to a surface is additionally prevented by arranging at least two elevations adjacent to the fastener.

A targeted adherence of the fastener to a desired position without the risk of premature sticking is achieved in that the at least one elevation is designed such that a predetermined force is exerted on the fastening means to contact the fastening means in order to overcome the resistance of the elevation is required.

The at least one elevation is advantageously designed to be flexibly deformable, in particular compressible.

In order to achieve a simple construction, the at least one elevation is formed in one piece with the plastic profile or in one piece with the fastening means. However, combinations of these two advantageous embodiments are also possible.

The adhesive surface of the fastening means is advantageously an adhesive surface, the plastic profile is a foam profile and / or the fastening means is a paper adhesive strip, with a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer for attachment to an inside of the gap being a removable adhesive coating on the paper adhesive strip and the first adhesive layer being a non-detachable adhesive connection between the paper adhesive strip and the plastic profile, with the at least one increase being particularly preferred at least one folded end of the paper adhesive strip is formed.

In a particularly advantageous manner, the at least one elevation is a cushion coating on the fastening means.

A simple construction with little effort in production is achieved in that the elevation is formed adjacent to the fastening means as the edge of a recessed joint of the plastic profile for receiving the fastening means.

It is particularly preferred that the edge is formed around the fastening means and / or as a lateral elevation adjacent to at least two ends of the fastening means.

With the plastic profile of the above It is provided according to the invention that the adhesive is designed as described above.

The plastic profile is advantageously a foam strip and preferably has a countersunk joint on at least one side. The adhesive is advantageously arranged in the at least one joint.

The plastic profile advantageously has a T-profile, a circular profile, a trapezoidal profile, a triangular profile, a polygonal profile, a hexagonal profile, a Y profile or a rectangular profile.

The invention further provides a plastic profile with the features specified in claim 43.

For this purpose, it is provided according to the invention that at least one recessed joint is formed on the plastic profile, the surface of which is at least partially provided with an adhesive, for receiving the adhesive.

This has the advantage that the positioning and handling of a plastic profile equipped with this fastening means is significantly improved, since the fastening means does not undesirably adhere to surfaces until a desired position of the plastic profile is reached in a gap to be sealed. This enables the plastic profile to be moved laterally along a surface without premature adhesion of the fastening means.

Further developments of the plastic profile are preferably described in claims 45 to 52.

Advantageously, a paper strip is arranged in the recessed joint as an adhesive, with a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer for attachment to the inside of a gap is a removable adhesive coating on the paper strip and the first adhesive layer is a non-detachable adhesive connection between the paper strip and the plastic profile. This achieves a simple and effective construction.

For a simple construction and a simple production of a plastic profile according to the invention, an adhesive layer is arranged in the recessed joint as an adhesive directly on the surface of the plastic profile.

The adhesive layer is advantageously a hot melt adhesive.

To achieve releasable adhesion between the plastic profile and a surface in a gap to be sealed, the adhesive layer additionally has an adhesive layer of a releasable adhesive on its side facing away from the plastic profile.

The plastic profile is advantageously a foam strip.

The plastic profile advantageously has a T-profile, a circular profile, a trapezoidal profile, a triangle profile, a polygonal profile, a hexagon profile, a Y profile or a rectangular profile.

To achieve simple manufacture of the plastic profile according to the invention, the countersunk joint is designed as a recess in the plastic profile over an entire width of the plastic profile. In order to achieve an additional sealing of the adhesive against the environment by a peripheral edge area, the countersunk joint is designed as a slot with a predetermined width in the plastic profile.

The fact that at least one countersunk joint is formed on the plastic profile has the advantage that such a plastic profile can be processed better when the gap seal is used.

For example, the joint is preferably cuboid and in particular with a length of 10 mm to 20 mm, in particular 15 mm.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the joint is wedge-shaped, the side walls of the wedge-shaped joint preferably enclosing an angle of approximately 15 to 45 degrees, in particular 30 degrees.

The joint width is preferably about 1 mm to 4 mm, preferably 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm.

Even better processing when using the plastic profile according to the invention results from the fact that at least two joints of different cross-sections are formed.

The plastic profile preferably has a rectangular profile with two wedge-shaped joints and a cuboid joint on a long side of the rectangular profile. In a particularly preferred manner, the cuboid joint is spaced from a wedge-shaped joint by approximately 0.5 mm to 3 mm, in particular by 1.2 mm.

The plastic profile is preferably a foam profile.

An additional hold by a corresponding adhesive force is achieved in that a paper adhesive strip is arranged as an adhesive in the recessed joint, the paper adhesive strip being a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer for attachment to an inside of the gap, a releasable adhesive coating on the paper adhesive strip and the first Adhesive layer is an insoluble adhesive connection between the paper adhesive strips and the plastic profile.

Alternatively, an adhesive layer is arranged in the recessed joint as an adhesive directly on the surface of the plastic profile.

The adhesive layer preferably has a Holtmelt adhesive.

To achieve a detachable connection between the plastic profile and a surface in a gap to be sealed, the adhesive layer additionally has an adhesive layer of a removable adhesive on its side facing away from the plastic profile.

The plastic profile preferably has a T-profile, a circular profile, a trapezoidal profile, a triangular profile Polygonal profile, a hexagonal profile, a Y profile or a rectangular profile.

To achieve simple manufacture of the plastic profile according to the invention, the countersunk joint is designed as a recess in the plastic profile over an entire width of the plastic profile.

In order to achieve an additional sealing of the adhesive against the environment by a peripheral edge area, the countersunk joint is designed as a slot with a predetermined width in the plastic profile.

Further refinements of the invention are characterized in the subclaims.

This task is further supported by a plastic profile from the above. Species with the features characterized in claim 71, and with a method according to claim 89, and with an applicator of the above. Kind with the features characterized in claim 91 solved.

For this purpose, it is provided according to the invention that the adhesive is an adhesive strip with at least a first adhesive coating, the adhesive strip being connected to the plastic profile only in a predetermined area which is smaller than the extent of the adhesive strip.

This has the advantage that such a plastic profile can be used universally and can be used in practically any type of joints. Further developments of the plastic profile are preferably described in claims 72 to 88.

The adhesive strip is preferably a paper masking strip and the plastic profile is a foam strip or a joint sealing strip.

For a stable and reliable construction, the connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile is an inseparable adhesive connection, the connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile preferably being made by means of an adhesive whose strength is higher than the inherent strength of the material of the plastic profile.

The connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile is preferably a hot-melt adhesive connection.

A particularly effective and flexible construction can be achieved in that the adhesive strip is a paper adhesive strip with a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, the second adhesive layer for attachment to an inside of the gap being a removable adhesive coating on the paper adhesive strip and the first adhesive layer being Connection between the paper tape and the plastic profile is.

For easy transport without the risk of the adhesive coating sticking to a surface unintentionally prior to application in a joint to be sealed, the first adhesive coating is covered with a removable silicone paper. The silicone paper advantageously has holes at predetermined intervals. These serve as sticking points when the plastic profiles are rolled up and lined up.

An advantageous additional covering of areas around the gap to be sealed is achieved in that the adhesive strip projects beyond the dimensions of the plastic profile on at least one side.

A simple possibility of a further adhesive connection with covering means adjacent to the gap to be sealed is achieved by arranging a second adhesive strip on the adhesive strip, which has a second adhesive coating.

The second adhesive coating is preferably oriented in the opposite direction to the first adhesive coating.

The second adhesive coating is covered with a removable silicone paper for safe transport.

The silicone paper advantageously has holes at predetermined intervals. These serve as sticking points when the plastic profiles are rolled up and lined up.

The ratio of a length of the adhesive connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile to a length of the adhesive strip is preferably 1: 2 to 1:20, in particular 1: 7, 1: 8 or 1:12. In a particularly advantageous manner, the plastic profile has a trapezoidal cross section or is prismatic. For special applications, a recess is preferably provided on the plastic profile, in which the adhesive strip or the adhesive strips is or are arranged.

In a method according to the invention of the above. According to the invention, the following steps are provided:

(a) inserting the plastic profile into a gap to be sealed,

(b) Establishing an adhesive bond between the first adhesive layer of the adhesive strip and the surface in the gap to be sealed

(c) bending the plastic profile into the gap into a clamping sealing position in a first predetermined direction, and

(d) bending one end of the adhesive strip in a second predetermined direction, the second predetermined direction being opposite to the first predetermined direction.

Complete sealing and covering at desired points can be achieved advantageously by the following additional step:

(e) Establishing a connection, in particular an adhesive connection, between the end of the adhesive strip bent in step (d) and additional covering means. In particular for carrying out the above-mentioned method, an applicator for a plastic profile for gap sealing is provided according to the invention, with a base plate for guiding the plastic profile in the gap to be sealed and a handle which is arranged on a first side of the base plate, a guide rail also being arranged on the base plate which at least partially encompasses the plastic profile and has a stop as a lateral guide for the plastic profile.

This applicator has the advantage that it enables simple and quick attachment of the plastic profile.

In order to be able to avoid any obstacles when moving the applicator along a gap to be sealed without having to put the applicator down, the guide rail is arranged on the base plate such that it can move.

The guide rail is expediently movable in a direction essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the plastic strip with respect to the base plate.

For a defined guidance, a recess is formed in the base plate, through which fastening means engage in the guide rail, so that the guide rail can move along the recess with respect to the base plate.

To achieve constant guidance, in which the plastic profile is held or guided on the base plate by the guide rail, a is on the guide rail Prestressing element arranged, which exerts a force on the guide rail in the direction of the plastic profile.

The biasing element is expediently a spring and is preferably supported on an abutment on the handle part.

The stop of the guide rail is expediently designed as a plurality of ribs spaced apart from one another, the ribs running in the part of the guide rail which partially surrounds the plastic profile.

The ribs are preferably aligned parallel to one another and one end of the ribs is connected to the guide rail and an opposite end forms a stop surface for the plastic profile, the latter ends of the ribs forming a plurality of discrete stop faces parallel to one side of the plastic profile.

In a further preferred embodiment, the stop of the guide rail is an L-shaped rail, which is formed parallel to and on the guide rail. A long leg of the L-shaped rail runs parallel to the base plate and is attached to the guide rail.

Appropriately, for receiving a part of the plastic profile, for example a protruding adhesive strip, a gap is formed between the stop and the guide rail on a side encompassing the plastic profile. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the guide rail is L-shaped, with one leg of the L-shaped rail running parallel to the base plate.

A further support for attaching the plastic profile in a gap to be sealed is achieved in that an additional stop is formed on an end of the guide rail facing away from the handle part. This preferably extends essentially perpendicular to the base plate, in particular extending away from the guide rail in the direction of the base plate or away from the base plate.

For an uninterrupted and trouble-free guidance of the plastic profile in the applicator, a non-stick coating is at least partially formed on a surface of the guide rail which faces the plastic profile.

Advantageously, the handle to the base plate has a predetermined angle.

For additional guidance of the plastic profile, a second guide rail is arranged on two sides of the base plate at an end facing away from the handle. This preferably runs parallel to the stop of the guide rail. It is advantageous if the second guide rail is tilted along the end of the base plate by a predetermined angle with respect to the stop of the guide rail, the second guide rail being tilted towards or away from the plastic profile. Further advantageous refinements are characterized in the subclaims.

Brief description of the drawing

The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments in the drawings. Show it

1 is a sectional view of a plastic profile in the form of a T-shaped foam strip with a fastener according to a first preferred embodiment,

2A is a sectional view of a gap to be sealed when inserting a T-shaped foam strip according to FIG. 1,

Fig. 2B is a sectional view of a to be sealed

Gap with inserted T-shaped foam strips,

3A and 3B views analogous to FIGS. 2A and 2B, but with a different design of applicator and foam strips,

4 and 5 are sectional views of a foam strip with the fastener of FIG. 1,

6 and 7 are sectional views of a foam strip with a fastener according to the invention according to a second preferred embodiment, 8 and 9 views analogous to Fig. 3A and 3B, but with the design of the fastener of Fig. 6 and 7,

10 is a sectional view of a gap to be sealed between two body parts during the process of inserting a T-shaped foam strip into the gap by means of an applicator,

11 is a sectional view of a narrow gap to be sealed between a fixed and a movable body part during the process of introducing an approximately rectangular foam strip into the gap by means of an applicator,

12 is a sectional view of a narrow gap to be sealed between a fixed and a movable body part (vehicle tailgate) with an approximately rectangular foam strip attached to the fixed body part with the greatest gap width,

13 shows a sectional view of a further embodiment of a plastic profile with a fastening means,

14 to 17 are sectional views of different embodiments of plastic profiles with fasteners, 18 to 29 are sectional views of fasteners on different plastic profiles,

30 to 32 sectional views of plastic profiles with fastening means after their positioning in a gap to be sealed,

33 shows a sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a plastic profile with a fastening means,

34A is a sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a plastic profile from FIG. 30 with a different configuration of the profile cross section,

34B is a partial sectional view of the preferred embodiment of a plastic profile according to FIG. 14 in the glued-on state,

35 is a sectional view of a further preferred embodiment of a plastic profile,

36A is a sectional view of the embodiment of the plastic profile according to FIG. 35 with a different configuration of the profile cross section,

36B is a partial sectional view of the embodiment of the plastic profile according to FIG. 36A in the glued-on state, 37 is a sectional view of a further embodiment of a plastic profile with a wedge-shaped recess,

38 shows a sectional view of an arrangement of a plurality of plastic profiles with lateral predetermined tear edges,

40 is a sectional view of an arrangement of FIG

Plastic profiles according to the second embodiment according to FIG. 39,

41 shows a sectional view of the embodiment according to FIG. 39 with paper adhesive strips,

42 shows a schematic illustration of the use of a plastic profile according to the embodiment according to FIG. 37,

43 shows a sectional view of a further embodiment of a plastic profile,

44 is a sectional view of a further embodiment of a plastic profile,

45 shows a sectional view of a further embodiment of a plastic profile,

46 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the embodiment of FIG. 45, 47 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door at the height of a lock and a body part,

48 shows a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between the door and a door pillar B-pillar,

49 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between the door at the height of the door center and a body part,

50 shows a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the area on the side of a rear window and a body part,

51 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between an engine hood and a fender,

52 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between an engine hood and a fender,

53 shows a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the lower region and a floor body part, 54 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door at the height of a lock and a body part,

55 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door and a door pillar B pillar,

56 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door at the height of the door center and a body part,

57 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the area on the side of a rear window and a body part,

58 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between an engine hood and a fender,

59 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between an engine hood and a fender, 60 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the lower region and a floor body part,

61 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the area in the side / locked area and a body part,

62 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the middle / window area and a body part,

63 shows a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the upper region and a roof body part,

64 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the upper area and a vertical window pillar,

65 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between an engine hood and a fender, 66 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a rear flap in the side area and a body part,

67 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the area laterally / overlapped and a body part,

68 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the middle / window area and a body part,

69 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the upper area and a roof body part,

70 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door in the upper area and a vertical window pillar,

71 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between an engine hood and a fender, 72 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a rear flap in the side area and a body part,

73 shows a sectional view of a further application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door and a body part,

74 is a sectional view of a further application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door and a body part,

75 is a plan view of a silicone paper,

76 is a sectional view of a further application example of a plastic profile in the gap between a door and a body part,

76A is a sectional view of an application example of a further embodiment of a plastic profile in a gap between two body parts,

77 to 80 in a sectional view further preferred embodiments for a plastic profile,

81 shows a first preferred embodiment of an applicator according to the invention in a sectional view, 82 in supervision,

83 shows a second preferred embodiment of an applicator according to the invention in a sectional view,

Fig. 84 in supervision, and

Fig. 85 is a sectional view of another application example of a plastic strip according to the invention in the gap between a door and a body part.

Detailed description of the invention and best way to practice the invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first preferred embodiment of a fastening means 100 has two legs 16 and 18. The leg 18 is connected to an approximately T-shaped foam strip 10 and the leg 16 can be connected to a gap inside of a gap to be sealed. The foam profile 10 is T-shaped in the embodiment shown, but other profiles, such as rectangular or L-shaped, are also possible.

As can be seen in particular from FIG. 3B, the fastening means 100 is provided on an outer side 22 with strong adhesive layers 17 and 19. The adhesive layer 19 on the leg 18 ensures a firm bond with the foam strips of material 10 and the adhesive layer 17 on the leg 16 create an adhesive connection with an inside 20 of the gap 12.

2A illustrates the arrangement of the T-shaped foam strip 10 by means of a first embodiment 300 of an applicator according to the invention in a gap 12 of body parts 14 and 15. The applicator has a handle 70 and a receiving part 72 for receiving the foam strip 10. The receiving part 72 has a rail 78 in which the foam profile 10 is held. A section of the foam profile protrudes from the rail via a slot 80 and a first stop 82 supports the foam profile 10 on one side. A second stop 84 also ensures the correct depth adjustment of the applicator 300 in the gap 12.

By means of the stop 82, the foam strip 10 and thus the leg 16 are pressed with an adhesive layer 17 against the inside 20 of the gap 12 and an adhesive connection is established which holds the foam strip in its position. The applicator 100 is pulled off and the second body part, e.g. a car door closed.

Now, as shown in FIG. 2B, the T-shaped foam strip 10 is clamped in the gap 12 and seals it. The hinge-like opening of the fastening means 100 does not subject the adhesive connection between the leg 16 and the body part 14 to the bending force due to the clamping of the foam strip 10, since the hinge bridges the corresponding bending radius on the foam strip 10. Thus, the adhesive connection between leg 16 and body part 14 does not peel off but is permanently ensured.

3A and 3B illustrate the same process as FIGS. 2A and 2B, but with a different embodiment of the foam strip 10. In this embodiment, the foam strip 10 'is approximately rectangular. A illustrated second embodiment of the applicator 400 is adapted accordingly with its rail 78 of the receiving part 72. As can be seen in FIG. 3B, the hinge-like opening of the fastening means 100 again ensures that the adhesive connection between the leg 16 and the body part 14 is largely free of the bending forces on the foam strip 10 '.

The applicator 400 additionally has a second stop 84 which can be adjusted by means of a screw 88 and an elastic rubber profile 76 at the lower end of the first stop 82 in FIG. 3A. This rubber profile 76 holds the foam strip 10 'in the applicator 400, since a corresponding design of the Rail 78 and the foam strip 10, as in Fig. 2A, are missing. Furthermore, the rubber profile 76 supports the establishment of the adhesive connection between the leg 16 and the body part 14, since it bends away when the foam profile 10 ′ is pressed or pressed on, as shown by broken lines in FIG. 8.

4 and 5 illustrate a preferred development of the fastening means 100 from FIG. see the leg 18 and the foam strips 10 and 10 'additionally arranged an insoluble adhesive layer 24. This adhesive layer is such that it is greater than the inherent stability of the foam strip 10 or 10 'and the fastening means 100. A secure and firm connection is thus established between the fastening means 100 and the foam strip 10 or 10'. The fastener also has a removable adhesive layer 30 and 32 with only slight adhesion. This ensures that when the foam strip 10 is arranged in the gap 12, as shown in FIGS. 2A, 3A, the fastening means 100 does not open, but after or when the foam strip 10 or 10 'is clamped in the gap 12, it opens in a hinge-like manner, to exert bending forces from the adhesive connection with the body part 14 (FIGS. 2B and 3B).

6 and 7 show a further preferred embodiment 200 of the fastening means according to the invention. This is carried out in two layers, namely with a first layer 50 and a second layer 52. The first layer 50 is a firm, insoluble adhesive 56 between the second layer 52 and the foam strip 10 or 10 '. The first layer 50 establishes an adhesive bond between the foam strip 10 or 10 'and the second layer 52 which is greater than the respective inherent stabilities of these layers and thus establishes a firm bond between the fastening means 200 and the foam strip 10 or 10'. for sure. The second layer 52 is preferably a paper or plastic strip and is dimensioned sufficiently large for a desired adhesive force.

6 and 7 or 4 and 5 differ only by different designs of the profile of the foam strip 10 or 10 '. One rectangular and one T-shaped profile is shown, but any other profile suitable for sealing the gap 12 is also possible or usable.

8 and 9 illustrate the insertion of a rectangular foam strip 10 ′ with a fastening means 200 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. These representations are otherwise analogous to FIGS. 3A and 3B. By pressing the foam strip 10 ′ with the applicator 400 in the direction of the arrow 90, an adhesive connection is produced between the body part 14 and the paper strip 52. The elastic rubber profile 76 supports this process by bending it away (dashed lines).

As shown in Fig. 9, the body part 15 is movable in the direction of arrow 91 and clamps the foam strip 10 'in the gap 12 when closing, so that the gap 12 is sealed by the foam strip 10'. As can be clearly seen, the entire area of the adhesive connection between the body part 14 and the strip 52 is not subject to a bending force from the clamped-in foam strip 10 '. This effectively prevents this adhesive connection from being peeled off and ensures permanent and reliable adhesion. Painting work can then be carried out, for example using a paint spray with air pressure 92. The foam sealing strip holds a position, for example in a heat booth of an automotive painter, in two cycles at approx. 80 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes each without loosening.

2A, 3A and 8, the applicator has a non-stick coating 86 on its grip part 70. This serves to detach the adhesive connection between the body part 14 and the fastening means 100 or 200.

The foam strip 10 or 10 'is preferably an elastic, open-cell PU foam.

For the connection between the foam strips 10 and 10 'and the leg 18 in FIGS. 5 and 5 or the second layer 52 in FIGS. 6 and 7, sewing with a thread is preferably also possible.

Fig. 1 illustrates a simple handle and the effortless insertion of a T-shaped foam strip 10 in the gap between two body parts 14, 15, the foam strip 10 having the configuration shown in Fig. 1 and described above. The longer leg 10a of the foam strip 10 is inserted into the gap until the laterally projecting legs of the head-shaped upper foam strip section rest or sit on the two body parts 14, 15. Using a spatula-shaped applicator 500, which is provided on the outside with an anti-adhesive coating 501, preferably made of a suitable plastic, is pressed into the gap by exerting pressure in the direction of arrow x until the foam strip 10 assumes the position shown in FIG. 10 and by means of the fastening means 100 adheres to the body part 14.

Closing a gap between the fixed body part 14 and a movable body part 15, for example the door of a motor vehicle with an approximately rectangular foam strip 10 ', also takes place by means of the applicator 500 which, after the foam strip 10' has been inserted into the gap (position A ) by means of the applicator 500 when pressure is applied in the direction of arrow x2 against the movable body part 15, which is shown in FIG. 11, in such a way that the fastening means 100 is pressed against the fixed body part 14 and the gap closure is thus reached (position B) . The movement contour of the movable body part 15 is indicated at y to show that only a small gap is available for attaching and inserting the foam strip. This is also the case with body designs in which the movable body part 15 (door) rotates inwards at the front end, which is also the case with the rear tailgate (upper area) of a motor vehicle, since the pivot hinge 15a conceals the inside on some types of vehicles lies (Fig. 2). Here the swivel movement takes place in the direction of arrow yl. The spatial constriction is such that the foam strip 10, 10 'of sticks Hand is not possible, but only using an applicator.

13 shows a plastic profile with a fastening means 10 '. This has a paper adhesive strip 10 'with a detachable adhesive side 212 and a non-detachable adhesive connection 214 between the paper adhesive strip 10' and a plastic profile 216. The releasable adhesive side 212 is indicated in all figures by arrows 213. The non-detachable adhesive connection 214 is preferably designed such that detachment is not possible without destroying the foam or the paper strip.

14 shows in a first preferred embodiment a plastic profile 216 with a fastening means 1100. The fastening means 1100 is a paper adhesive strip which has folded ends 218. These folded ends 218 form corresponding elevations, which protrude beyond the adhesive side 212 and prevent unintentional premature contact with a surface and thus unintentional and premature adhesion of the adhesive side 212 to a surface.

15 shows a further embodiment of a fastening means 1200 for a plastic profile. Here, the fastening means 1200 is designed as a paper adhesive strip as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 and is arranged in a recessed joint 220 of the plastic profile 216. The edge regions 222 of the joint 220 form elevations which protrude beyond the adhesive side 212. These in turn avoid unintentional premature contact with a surface and thus an unintentional and premature adhesion of the adhesive side 212 to a surface.

16A shows an embodiment of a fastening means 1300 for a plastic profile. Here, pads 224 are arranged as elevations on the side of the paper adhesive strip, which act like the elevations described above.

FIG. 16B shows a further embodiment of a fastening means 1400. This corresponds essentially to that of FIG. 16A, but only one cushion 224 is arranged as a spacer in the middle of the paper adhesive strip.

17 shows an embodiment of a fastening means 1500. This is characterized in that the designs of the elevations according to FIGS. 14 and 15 are combined with one another, i.e. increases in the form of laterally folded ends 218 and edge areas 222 of a joint 220 are provided.

18 to 28 show different embodiments of the plastic profile 216 combined with different embodiments of the fastening means according to FIGS. 14 to 17. The plastic profiles have in particular a T-profile, a circular profile, a trapezoidal profile, a triangular profile, a polygonal profile, a hexagonal profile, a Y profile or a rectangular profile. The embodiment 1200 according to FIG. 15 is particularly preferred since the recessed joint 220 additionally provides a protective function of the fastening means against paint and its solvent. This is based on the fact that after the fastening means has adhered to a surface, the lateral edges 222 additionally seal the area of the surface around the adhesive side to the outside, and thus prevent the penetration of applied paint or its solvents. This is shown in Figures 31 and 32 for more detailed illustration.

Because of the spacing caused by the elevations between the plastic profile and a surface to which the plastic profile adheres, lateral forces on the plastic profile initially only result in a tilt with respect to the elevation, without additional peeling stress on the adhesive surface. This is illustrated in more detail in FIG. 30 with reference to the embodiment 1400 according to FIG. 16B. In the state shown in FIG. 30, the plastic profile 216 is clamped between two body parts 226 and 228 and there is a bending stress on the plastic profile 216. This then tilts around the cushion 224, which acts as a pivot point and thus prevents peeling stresses that affect the Adhesive side 212 and the adhesive connection between the body part 226 and the paper adhesive strip would act.

Therefore, the construction is designed in such a way that a so-called peeling effect does not occur with these plastic profiles. This ensures sufficient durability on the surface even if the body is heated twice to 80 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes each. FIGS. 31 and 32 also illustrate a force absorption due to the increase in the case of lateral load application according to arrows 230 in the embodiment of the fastening means 1200 according to FIG. 15, the profiles being designed according to FIGS. 20 and 21, respectively. The force exerted by the body part 226 in the direction of the arrow 230 on the plastic profile 216 is absorbed by the edge region 222 lying on the right in FIGS. 31 and 32 in that this edge region is compressed. At the same time, the profile rotates somewhat about the fixed adhesive connection 214. In this way, the adhesive connection 212 between the paper adhesive strip and the body part 228 is protected from peeling stresses and the detachable adhesive connection 212, which can be, for example, Tesakrepp (trade name), also has improved liability security clamped state of the plastic profile 216 with a gap seal.

When the plastic strip 216 is positioned in a gap to be sealed, it can also be moved laterally simply by increasing it at or adjacent to the adhesive side 212 without the risk that the adhesive side adheres too early. However, if an adhesive connection with a body part 226, 228 is then to be produced in a gap to be sealed after the final position of the plastic profile has been reached, a force must be exerted on the plastic strip in such a way that at least one of the elevations compresses and a contact between a surface and the adhesive layer 212 permits. FIG. 33 shows a plastic profile 350 with a countersunk joint 316 with edge areas 318 and a paper adhesive strip 310, which is connected to the plastic profile 350 with a permanent adhesive connection 312. An adhesive layer 314 for a releasable adhesive connection with a surface is provided on a side of the paper strip 310 opposite the non-releasable adhesive connection 312.

The plastic profile 350 has a substantially trapezoidal cross section and tear edges 324 can be seen on the side. At these tear-off edges 324, a plurality of plastic profiles 350 were previously connected to one another in a row and are supplied for further processing in such a row arrangement (FIG. 33).

FIG. 34A shows the plastic profile 350 from FIG. 33 with a different profile cross section, namely with a round cross section.

33 and 34A, edge regions 318 protrude beyond the adhesive layer 314. When a plastic profile 350 approaches the surface with its end provided with the adhesive layer 314, this edge region 318 first comes into contact with the surface and prevents the adhesive layer 314 from adhering to the surface. The plastic profile 350 can thus be easily and conveniently moved to a desired position without the adhesive layer 314 adhering to the surface hindering or even preventing this action. If adhesion is then to be established between the adhesive layer 314 and the surface, the resistance of the edge regions 318 can only be overcome by means of a suitable force on the plastic profile, so that these are pressed together and allow the adhesive layer 314 to come into contact with the surface. This state is shown in Fig. 34B. At the ends 326 and 327, an adhesive connection is made between the paper adhesive strip 310 and a body part 320.

The edge regions 318 have essentially resumed their original shape due to their elasticity and form a sealed space 316 as a peripheral edge region 318. This now protects the paper adhesive strip 310 from external influences, such as, for example, paints or their solvents, which improve the security of adhesion between paper strips 310 and the body part 320 would affect.

FIGS. 35, 36A and 36B each show corresponding representations of a second preferred embodiment of a plastic profile 450 with respect to FIGS. 33, 34A and 34B. This essentially corresponds to embodiment 350 and with regard to the detailed description, reference is made to the above explanations for FIGS. 33, 34A and 34B. The main difference is that an adhesive 322 is used, not a paper adhesive strip, which is arranged directly on the surface of the plastic profile 250.

This can then advantageously have an adhesive coating 314 for a detachable adhesive connection. Because of the spacing due to the raised edge areas 318 between the plastic profile 350, 450 and a surface to which the plastic profile 350, 450 adheres, lateral forces on the plastic profile initially only result in a tilting by compressing a part of the edge area 318, without additional peeling stresses the adhesive surface 314.

Therefore, the construction is designed in such a way that a so-called peeling effect does not occur with these plastic profiles. This ensures sufficient durability on the surface even if the body is heated twice to 80 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes each.

37 shows a first preferred embodiment of a plastic profile 550. The profile has a rectangular cross section and a rectangular recess 510 and two wedge-shaped recesses 512. The oblique side walls 514 of the wedge-shaped recesses 512 enclose an angle of 30 degrees, for example. The depths of the wedge-shaped recesses 512 are predominantly approximately 2.5 mm and the depth of the cuboid recess 510 is approximately 1.5 mm, the profile having a thickness of approximately 4 mm. The wedge-shaped recesses 512 are arranged near the lateral ends of the plastic profile 550 and the cuboid-shaped recess 510 is arranged asymmetrically adjacent to one end, but one of the wedge-shaped recesses 512 is between the end and the cuboid-shaped recess. 37, a paper adhesive strip 516 is arranged in the rectangular recess 510. This has a firm adhesive connection 518 between the paper adhesive strip 516 and the plastic profile 550 and an adhesive coating 520 for a releasable adhesive connection to a surface. The fixed adhesive connection has, for example, a width of 3 mm and the paper adhesive strip projects beyond this fixed adhesive connection by 1 mm on one side and 9 mm on the other side, so that the paper adhesive strip 516 has a total length of 13 mm.

38 shows an arrangement of plastic profiles 550 in a row. In this form, the plastic profiles 550 are delivered for further processing and, if necessary, are torn off one after the other at predetermined tear edges 528 (FIG. 37). The respective plastic profiles 550 have a length of approximately 30 mm, for example. For example, twelve strips 350 of such plastic profiles, each measuring 30 mm × 4 mm, are lined up in a row.

39 shows a further embodiment of a plastic profile 550. This profile is essentially trapezoidal with predetermined tear edges 528 and a rectangular recess 510. FIG. 40 shows an arrangement of plastic profiles 550 according to FIG. 39 in a manner analogous to the illustration in FIG. 38 Line. For example, in a row twenty-one or twenty-five strips 550 of such plastic profiles, each with a width of 17 mm or 14.28 mm, are strung together. FIG. 41 shows a preferred development of the embodiment 550 from FIG. 39, a paper adhesive strip 516 being arranged in the rectangular recess 510. With regard to the description of the paper adhesive strip 516, reference is made to the corresponding statements relating to FIG. 34.

FIG. 42 shows a schematic representation of the use of a plastic strip 550 according to FIG. 37 for sealing a gap 522 between a tailgate 524 of a motor vehicle and a body part 526. The tailgate 524 is movable and is shown in the closed position. Dashed lines 530 indicate the "open" position of the tailgate. The plastic strip 550 is arranged in the gap 522 and connected to the body part 526 by means of a paper adhesive strip 516. Dashed lines 532 indicate the position of the sealing strip 550 after it has been attached to the body part 526.

To seal the gap, the plastic strip 550, 550 'is pressed into the gap 522 and comes to rest under the bending load in the position shown in FIG. 42. In this position, the gap 522 is sealed off from the outside.

As can be seen from FIG. 42, the sealing strip 550 is subject to bending stress, but not the paper strip 516. This remains in the upright position due to the narrow adhesive connection 518 between the paper adhesive strip 516 and the plastic profile 550. Thereby the adhesive bond 220 between the paper adhesive strips 516 and the body part 526 is not subjected to any peeling stresses.

During the insertion of the plastic profile 550 into the gap 522, the recessed arrangement of the paper adhesive strip 516 in the recess 510 prevents the adhesive layer 520 from adhering prematurely to the body part 526. In the end position of the plastic profile 550, in the gap 522, an adhesive connection between the paper adhesive strips must be made 516 and body part 526 which at least partially compresses or compresses the edge of the recess 510, so that contact between the adhesive coating 520 and the body part 526 is possible.

The plastic profile preferably has the embodiments shown in the drawings.

43 shows an embodiment of a plastic strip 2100. This has a rectangular foam profile 616 and a paper adhesive strip 610 with the foam profile 616 and a second adhesive layer 614 for producing a releasable adhesive connection with a surface. To protect against unintentional premature adhesion, for example during transport, the second adhesive layer 614 is preferably covered with a silicone paper 618. The adhesive strip 610 extends essentially over the entire length of the foam profile 616. The adhesive connection 612 is only very short in relation to the length of the adhesive strip 10 between the adhesive strip 10 and the foam profile 16. At least that way you achieve a long free end 620 which can be used to cover a gap environment as described below.

FIG. 44 shows a further embodiment of a plastic profile 2200. This essentially corresponds to the embodiment of FIG. 43, but the free end 620 is extended in such a way that it projects beyond the dimensions of the foam profile 616.

Firg. 45 shows an embodiment of a further plastic profile 2300. This corresponds essentially to the second embodiment from FIG. 44, but in addition a second adhesive strip 622 is arranged at the projecting end 620 of the first adhesive strip. This second adhesive strip 622 has a second adhesive layer 624, which is directed opposite to the first adhesive layer 614. This second adhesive layer 624 can also be covered with silicone paper 618 of appropriate dimensions for transport and processing purposes.

The mode of operation of the plastic profile for sealing the gap is shown schematically in FIG. 46 with reference to the embodiment 1300 from FIG. 45. The sealing strip or the plastic profile 2300 is inserted into a gap 626 to be sealed and fastened to the body part 628 with the adhesive layer 614. The opposite end 632 of the foam profile 616 is bent over, so that the plastic profile seals the gap 626 by clamping. The position of the foam profile 616 before the end 632 is bent is indicated by dashed lines. Due to the only narrow adhesive connection 612 between the foam profile 616 and the adhesive strip 610, the latter remains essentially in an upright position and the end 620 with the second adhesive strip 622 protrudes from the gap 626. In a further processing step, this projection 610, 622 is then bent in the opposite direction to the end 632 of the foam profile 616, so that it rests on the surface of the body part 628. In this position, the strips 610 and 622 cover an area of the body part outside the gap 626. Another covering is now carried out by means of a covering film, paper or another suitable covering means 634.

By bending the projection 610, 622 in the direction of arrow 636, the second adhesive layer 624 now lies upward on the body part 628, so that an adhesive connection between the covering means 634 and the adhesive strip 622 is produced by placing the covering means 634 on the second adhesive strip 622. The cover now runs seamlessly from the outer surface of the body part 628 into the gap 626.

The plastic strip is thus characterized in that it already covers a partial surface of a body or a part to be covered after it has been attached, so that the remaining surface can then be covered in a simple manner without great effort.

Such a combination strip brings considerable work savings for the user. The plastic profile as such is always bent and guided to one side to an overall seal of the gap 626, while the paper adhesive strip 610 is folded over to the other side and thereby already covers about 1 cm or more of the area to be covered outside the splice 626.

The connection between foam and paper adhesive tape is preferably made by an adhesive, e.g. Hot-melt, which creates a firm connection to the foam and the back of the adhesive tape. For this purpose, an adhesive is preferably used which is stronger than the intrinsic strength of the foam

47 to 72 illustrate further application examples for a plastic profile 2100, 2200 or 2300 in a gap 626 in each case between a door 630 and a body part 628 or between other body parts 628. In FIGS. 47 to 53 the sealing strip is used the other way round 54 to 60. The same applies to FIGS. 61 to 66 in relation to FIGS. 67 to 72. Corresponding arrows 640 each indicate the mobility of body parts 628, 630 or 638.

In FIG. 70, the state of the plastic profile 2200 after the first step, namely the insertion, is additionally designated with 701. Reference numeral 702 denotes the state of the plastic profile 2200 after step two, ie after the plastic profile 2200 has been pressed into the gap 626. These corresponding states are also illustrated in FIGS. 47 to 69 and 71 and 72, without these being additionally provided with reference numerals . 73 to 75 show different installation variants of a plastic profile 220 or 2400 for different painting situations.

FIG. 73 shows a painting situation in which an area 646 of the body part 628 is to be repainted while the door 630 is covered with a film or paper 634 accordingly. When installing the plastic profile 2200, this is first pushed into position A and receives, for example, an adhesive connection to the door 630. Then, according to arrow 636, the adhesive strip 610 is folded over in such a way that its adhesive layer 614 lies on the cover means 634 and adheres there. Finally, the foam profile 616 is pressed into the position B in the gap 626. The door 630 and the gap 626 are now adequately protected from paint, and the corresponding body part 628 can be repainted.

FIG. 74 shows a situation similar to FIG. 73, but here the body part 628 has to be covered and the door 30 has to be repainted. The plastic profile 2200 is inserted the other way round into the gap 626 into the positions A and B, as explained above in relation to FIG. 73, so that the body part 628 and the gap 626 are protected against paint to be applied. This shows the special advantage of the plastic profile, namely that regardless of which area is to be repainted next to the gap, identical shapes of plastic strips can always be used, with only the orientation of the plastic profile in the gap being chosen accordingly. FIG. 75 shows an example of a silicone strip 618 which has holes 642 at predetermined intervals, for example 100 mm to 2200 mm. By means of these holes, row-like arrangements of plastic profiles 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400 or 2500 can be rolled up, with a slight adhesion being possible in the rolls via the holes 642, so that the rolls remain stable until they are rolled up with the corresponding manual force .

Fig. 76 shows a painting situation for a partial painting analogous to Fig. 74, i.e. the body is covered and the door 630 in the area 646 is to be painted. Another advantageous embodiment of a plastic profile 2500 is shown. This is prism-shaped or has a trapezoidal cross-section. The adhesive strip 610 can also be laminated on here.

76A shows an embodiment with a plastic profile 400 which is designed in the form of a strip. The adhesive strip is arranged in a recess 44 of the plastic profile. This embodiment is particularly suitable for full coatings.

From the foregoing, and in particular from FIG. 85, the following process sequence results for the attachment of a plastic profile in a gap to be sealed:

The foam flat strip is applied to the body in such a way that the creped paper connected to the flat strip protrudes vertically outwards by approximately 10 mm. Then the further covering means 634, for example PE film or covering paper, is applied to the body 628, so that the end of this film abuts the protruding crepe paper perpendicularly. This crepe paper is then folded over and adheres to the film 634. As a result, the foam strip 616 is applied in one operation and the corresponding side is completely covered in order to prevent exposure to paint mist. Then the foam strip 616 is pressed into the joint 626 so that the gap is completely closed.

77 to 80 show further preferred embodiments of plastic profiles 2600, 2700, 2800 and 2900 with different cross sections, such as cuboid (FIG. 77), T-shaped (FIG. 78) or trapezoidal (FIGS. 79 and 80).

81 to 83 show two preferred embodiments for an applicator 1000 and 1100. A handle part 652 is arranged at an angle on a base plate 650. A guide rail 654 is provided on the base plate 650, which is essentially L-shaped, the long leg running approximately parallel and the short leg approximately perpendicular to the base plate 650. An extension piece 656 is provided on the short leg, on which the guide rail 654 with the base plate 650 forms a further stop 658. In the illustrated embodiment 1000 and 1100, stop 658, guide rail 654 and extension piece 652 are formed in one piece from a sheet metal by means of bending. However, the parts of the applicator can also be molded from plastic. An additional stop 660 is also provided on the base plate. This is designed to be flexible, as indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 83. The additional stop 660 is made of rubber, for example. A recess 662 is also formed on the base plate, through which fastening means 664 engage in the execution rail 654 or in its extension piece. In this way, the guide rail 654 is designed to be displaceable relative to the base plate 650. In this case, the guide rail is acted upon by a spring 672, the spring 672 being supported on an abutment 674 on the handle part 652. The guide rail 654 can be displaced, for example, by 16 mm against the spring force. In this way, when arranging a plastic strip in a gap 626 to be sealed, obstacles can be overcome without having to remove the applicator 1000, 1100 from the gap. To do this, the guide rail 654 can simply be moved back. Such protruding parts are, for example, strip parts or plastic reinforcements on the bottom. The retraction of the guide rail 654 is carried out manually, the spring 672 then automatically bringing the guide rail 654 back into its starting position.

A stop 666 is also provided in the guide rail. Thus, stop 666, guide rail 654, base plate 650 and additional stop 660 form a guide for a plastic profile 668. The long leg of the L-shaped guide rail 654 encompasses the plastic strip 668 for secure guidance and thus prevents the plastic profile 668 from slipping out. The difference between the embodiments 1000 from FIGS. 81 and 82 to the embodiment 1100 from FIGS. 83 and 84 essentially consists in the design of the stop 666. This is once as a single rib 666A (cf. FIGS. 81 and 82) and once as a continuous one , L-shaped rail 666B.

A protruding part of the adhesive strip 610 is received in the gap 670 between the guide rail 654 and the stop 666. With this applicator 1000 and 1100 it is possible to apply flat strips 668 with a laterally projecting section both on the body side and on the door side.

For an adhesive-free guidance of the plastic strip 668 in the guide rail 654, the latter is provided with a non-stick coating 676 on its surfaces facing the plastic strip 668. This is, for example, a glued-in metal strip with a non-stick coating.

Claims

Expectations :

1. Plastic profiles in the form of a foam strip (10, 10 ') with a fastening means (100) for sealing the gap, in particular for sealing the air gap between body parts (14, 15) of motor vehicles, characterized in that the fastening means (100) has at least two legs ( 16, 18), which are connected to one another in an articulated manner, a first leg (16) with the foam strip (10, 10 ') by means of a first adhesive layer

(17) is connected and a second leg

(18) is provided with a second adhesive layer (19) for connection to a gap inside (20).

Plastic profile according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and the second adhesive layer (16, 18) are arranged on one side (22) of the fastening means (100).

Plastic profile according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an additional non-detachable adhesive connection (24) is arranged between the fastening means (100) and the foam strip (10, 10 '). Plastic profile according to claim 3, characterized in that the non-detachable adhesive connection (24) is stronger than the inherent strength of the foam strip (10, 10 ') and the fastening means (100).

Plastic profile according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the foam strip (10, 10 ') is rectangular, L-shaped or T-shaped

Has profile.

Plastic profile according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that sides (26, 28) of the legs (16, 18) of the fastening means (100), which are opposite the first and second adhesive layers (17, 19) each with a third and fourth Adhesive layer (30, 32) are provided.

Plastic profile according to claim 6, characterized in that the third and fourth adhesive layers (30,

32) removable or at least easier to remove than the first and second

Adhesive layer (17, 19) is formed.

8. Plastic profile in the form of a foam strip with a fastening means (220) for sealing the gap, in particular for sealing the air gap (12) between body parts (14, 15) of motor vehicles, characterized in that the fastening means (200) has a first layer and a has a second layer (50, 52), the second layer (52) for attachment to an adhesive coating (54) and the first layer (50) being an insoluble adhesive connection (56) between the second layer and the foam strip.

9. Plastic profile according to claim 8, characterized in that the non-detachable adhesive connection (56) is stronger than the inherent strength of the foam strip (10, 10 ') and the second layer (52).

10. Plastic profile according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the second layer (52) is a paper strip or a plastic strip.

11. Plastic profile according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the second layer (52) has a woven fabric insert.

12. Applicator (300, 400) for introducing a foam strip (10, 10 '), in particular a rectangular, L-shaped or T-shaped foam profile, which is provided with an adhesive layer on at least one side, into a gap (12) to be sealed or a joint to be sealed, in particular in a gap (12) or joint between a fixed body part (15) of motor vehicles, characterized in that the applicator has a handle part (70) and a receiving part (72) for the foam strips (10, 10 ') ), the receiving part (72) having an elastic means (76) for holding the foam strip (10, 10 ') at an end (74) facing away from the handle part (70).

13. Applicator (300, 400) according to claim 12, characterized in that the elastic means (76) is L-shaped and at least partially encloses one end of a foam strip (10, 10 ') located in the receiving part.

14. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that the adhesive layer is designed as a fastening means according to at least one of claims 1 to 12.

5. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the receiving part (72) has a guide rail (78) which surrounds the foam strip (10) at one end facing away from the adhesive layer, the rail (78) has a longitudinal slot (80), from which an end of the foam strip (10, 10 ') carrying the adhesive layer protrudes, wherein a first stop (82) is also formed along the longitudinal slot (80), which stops the from the longitudinal slot ( 80) projecting part of the foam strip (10, 10 ') is supported on a side opposite the adhesive layer.

16. Applicator (300, 400) according to claim 15, characterized in that the elastic means (76) on the handle (70) facing away from the end of the first stop (82) is arranged.

17. Applicator (300, 400) according to claim 16, characterized in that the elastic means (76) projects beyond the first stop (82).

18. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 17, characterized in that that a second stop (84) is arranged on one end of the handle piece (70) facing the guide rail (78).

19. Applicator (300, 400) according to claim 18, characterized in that the second bellows (84) on the handle (70) is adjustable so that the second stop (84) with respect to the guide rail (78) in the direction the first stop (82) is displaceable.

20. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 19, characterized in that the handle (70) with respect to the first

Stop (82) is angled.

21. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 20, characterized in that an anti-adhesive coating (86) is arranged on an end of the handle piece (70) facing away from the guide rail (78).

22. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 21, characterized in that the non-stick layer (86) is a siliconized surface.

23. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 22, characterized in that the applicator (300, 400) is made entirely or partially of metal and / or plastic, in particular polyamide.

24. Applicator (300, 400) according to one of claims 12 to 23, characterized in that the first and / or the second stop

(82, 84) are provided with a sliding pad.

25. Plastic profile for gap sealing, in particular for sealing the air gap between body parts (226, 228) of motor vehicles, characterized in that the plastic profile (216) has fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) and that on or adjacent to the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) at least one elevation is arranged such that it protrudes beyond the adhesive surface (212) of the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) and unintentional contact of the adhesive surface (212) with avoiding a surface.

26. Plastic profile according to claim 25, characterized in that at least two elevations (218, 222) are arranged adjacent to the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500).

27. Plastic profile according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the at least one elevation (224) is designed such that for contacting the fastening means (1400) with a surface a predetermined force on the fastening means to overcome the resistance of the Increase is required.

28. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 27, characterized in that the at least one elevation (218, 222, 224) is flexibly deformable, in particular compressible.

29. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 28, characterized in that the at least one elevation (222) is formed in one piece with the plastic profile (216).

30. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 29, characterized in that the at least one elevation (218, 224) is formed in one piece with the fastening means (1100, 1300, 1400).

31. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 30, characterized in that the adhesive surface (212) of the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) is an adhesive surface.

32. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 31, characterized in that the plastic profile (216) is a foam profile.

33. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 32, characterized in that the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) is a paper strip, with a first adhesive layer (214) and a second adhesive layer (212), the second Adhesive layer (212) for attachment to an inside of the gap is a removable adhesive coating (212, 213) on the paper strip and the first adhesive layer (214) is a non-detachable adhesive connection between the paper strip and the plastic profile (216).

34. Plastic profile according to claim 33, characterized in that the at least one elevation is designed as at least one folded end (218) of the paper strip.

35. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 34, characterized in that the at least one elevation is a cushion coating (224) on the fastening means (1300, 1400).

36. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 35, characterized in that the elevation is formed adjacent to the fastening means as an edge (222) of a recessed joint (220) of the plastic profile (216) for receiving the fastening means (1200).

37. Plastic profile according to claim 36, characterized in that the edge (222) is formed all around the fastening means (1200).

38. Plastic profile according to claim 36 or 37, characterized in that the edge (222) is designed as a lateral elevation adjacent to at least two ends of the fastening means.

39. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 38, characterized in that the plastic profile is a foam strip.

40. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 39, characterized in that the plastic profile on at least one

Side has a countersunk joint (220).

41. Plastic profile according to claim 40, characterized in that the adhesive (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) is arranged on the at least one joint (220).

42. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 41, characterized in that the plastic profile is a T-profile, a circular profile, a trapezoidal profile, a triangular profile, a polygonal profile, a hexagonal profile, a Y- Profile or a rectangular profile.

43. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 42, characterized in that the plastic profile (350; 450) for would take the adhesive (310; 322) at least one recessed joint (316) is formed.

44. Plastic profile according to claim 43, characterized in that a paper strip (310) is arranged in the recessed joint (316) as an adhesive, with a first adhesive layer (312) and a second adhesive layer (314), the second adhesive layer (314) a removable adhesive coating on the paper strip for attachment to the inside of the gap

(310) and the first adhesive layer (312) is a non-detachable adhesive connection between the paper strip (310) and the plastic profile

(350) is.

45. Plastic profile according to claim 43 or 44, characterized in that an adhesive layer (322) is arranged directly on the surface of the plastic profile (450) in the recessed joint (316) as an adhesive.

46. Plastic profile according to claim 45, characterized in that the adhesive layer (322) has a hot melt adhesive.

47. Plastic profile according to claim 45 or 46, characterized in that that the adhesive layer (322) additionally has an adhesive layer (314) of a removable adhesive on its side facing away from the plastic profile.

48. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 47, characterized in that the countersunk joint (316) is formed as a recess in the plastic profile (350; 450) over an entire width of the plastic profile (350; 450).

49. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 48, characterized in that the recessed joint (316) is designed as a slot with a predetermined width in the plastic profile (350; 450).

50. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 49, characterized in that the countersunk joint (510) is cuboid.

51. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 50, characterized in that the countersunk joint (510, 512) has a length of 10 mm to 20 mm, in particular 15 mm.

52. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 51, characterized in that the recessed joint (512) is wedge-shaped.

53. Plastic profile according to claim 52, characterized in that the side walls (514) of the wedge-shaped joint (512) enclose an angle (w) of approximately 15 to 45 degrees, in particular 30 degrees.

54. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 53, characterized in that the joint depth is about 1 mm to 4 mm, preferably 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm.

55. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 54, characterized in that at least two joints (510, 512) of different cross-section are formed.

56. Plastic profile according to one of claims 25 to 55, characterized in that the plastic profile (550) has a rectangular profile with two wedge-shaped joints (512) and a cuboid joint (510) on a long side of the rectangular profile.

57. Plastic profile according to claim 56, characterized in that the cuboid joint (510) is spaced from a wedge-shaped joint (512) by about 0.5 mm to 3 mm, in particular by 1.3 mm.

58. plastic profile for sealing the gap, in particular for sealing the air gap between body parts of motor vehicles, characterized in that the plastic profile with a fastening means (1100; 1200; 1300; 1400; 1500) and that on or adjacent to the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) at least one elevation is arranged such that it protrudes beyond an adhesive surface (212) of the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) and avoids unintentional contact of the adhesive surface (212) with a surface.

59. Plastic profile according to claim 58, characterized in that at least two elevations (218; 222) are arranged adjacent to the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1500).

60. Plastic profile according to claim 58 or 59, characterized in that the at least one elevation (224) der- is designed such that a predetermined force on the fastener to overcome the resistance of the elevation is required to contact the fastener (1400) with a surface.

61. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 60, characterized in that the at least one elevation (218; 222; 224) is flexibly deformable, in particular compressible.

62. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 61, characterized in that the at least one elevation (222) is formed in one piece with the plastic profile (216).

63. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 62, characterized in that the at least one elevation (218; 224) is formed in one piece with the fastening means (1100, 1300, 1400).

64. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 63, characterized in that the adhesive surface (212) of the fastening by means of (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) is an adhesive surface.

65. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 64, characterized in that the plastic profile (216) is a foam profile.

66. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 65, characterized in that the fastening means (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) is a paper strip, with a first adhesive layer (214) and a second adhesive layer (212) for attachment to a The inside of the gap is a removable adhesive coating (212, 213) on the paper strip and the first adhesive layer (214) is a non-detachable adhesive connection between the paper strip and the plastic profile (216).

67. Plastic profile according to claim 66, characterized in that the at least one elevation is designed as at least one folded end (218) of the paper strip.

68. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 67, characterized in that the at least one elevation is a cushion coating (224) on the fastening means (1300, 1400).

69. Plastic profile according to one of claims 58 to 68, characterized in that the elevation is formed adjacent to the fastening means as an edge (222) of a recessed joint (220) of the plastic profile (216) for receiving the fastening means (1200).

70. Fastening means according to claim 69, characterized in that the edge (222) is formed circumferentially around the fastening means (1200) or as a lateral elevation adjacent to at least two ends of the fastening means (1200).

71. Plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) for sealing the air gap between body parts (628, 630, 634) of motor vehicles characterized in that the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) with a Adhesive (610) is provided for releasably fastening the plastic profile to a surface and that the adhesive is an adhesive strip (610) with at least one first adhesive coating (614), the adhesive strip (610) being only in a pre- certain area (612), which is smaller than the extent of the adhesive strip (610), is connected to the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500).

72. Plastic profile according to claim 71, characterized in that the adhesive strip (610) is a paper masking strip.

73. Plastic profile according to claim 71, characterized in that the connection between the adhesive strip (610) and the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) is an undetachable adhesive connection (612).

74. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 73, characterized in that the connection between the adhesive strip (610) and the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) takes place by means of an adhesive (612), the strength of which is higher than that The intrinsic strength of the material of the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) is

75. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 74, characterized in that the connection (612) between the adhesive strip (610) and the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) is a hot-melt adhesive connection.

76. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 75, characterized in that the adhesive strip is a paper adhesive strip (610), with a first adhesive layer (612) and a second adhesive layer (614), the second adhesive layer (614) for attachment to one The inside of the gap is a removable adhesive coating on the paper adhesive strip (610) and the first adhesive layer (612) is the connection between the paper adhesive strip and the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500).

77. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 76, characterized in that the first adhesive coating (614) is covered by a removable silicone paper (618).

78. Plastic profile according to claim 77, characterized in that the silicone paper (618) is provided with holes (642) at predetermined intervals, in particular at intervals of 100 mm to 200 mm.

79. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 78, characterized in that the plastic profile (2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500) is a foam strip (616) or a joint sealing strip.

80. plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 79, characterized in that the adhesive strip (610) projects beyond the dimensions of the plastic profile (2200, 2300) on at least one side.

81. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 80, characterized in that a second adhesive strip (622) is arranged on the adhesive strip (610), which has a second adhesive coating (624).

82. Plastic profile according to claim 81, characterized in that the second adhesive coating (624) is oriented in the opposite direction to the first adhesive coating (614).

83. Plastic profile according to claim 81 or 82, characterized in that the second adhesive coating (624) is covered by a removable silicone paper (618).

84. Plastic profile according to claim 83, characterized in that the silicone paper (618) is provided with holes (642) at predetermined intervals, in particular at intervals of 100 mm to 200 mm.

85. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 84, characterized in that the ratio of a length of the adhesive connection (612) between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile to a length of the adhesive strip (610) is 1: 2 to 1:20, in particular 1: 7, 1 : 8 or 1:12.

86. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 86, characterized in that the plastic profile (2500) has a trapezoidal cross section.

87. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 86, characterized in that the plastic profile (2500) is prismatic.

88. Plastic profile according to one of claims 71 to 87, characterized in that a recess on the plastic profile (2400) (644) is provided, in which the adhesive strip (610) or the adhesive strip (610, 622) is or are arranged.

89. Method for arranging a plastic profile, which is designed according to one of the preceding claims 71 to 88, for gap sealing, characterized by the following steps,

(a) inserting the plastic profile into a gap to be sealed,

(b) establishing an adhesive bond between the first adhesive layer of the adhesive strip and a surface in the gap to be sealed,

90. The method according to claim 89, characterized by the following additional step,

(e) Establishing a connection, in particular an adhesive connection, between the end of the adhesive strip bent in step (d) and additional covering means.

91. Applicator for a plastic profile for gap sealing with a base plate (650) for guiding the plastic profile (668) in the gap (668) to be sealed and a handle (652) which is arranged on a first side of the base plate (650), whereby on the base plate (650) is further arranged a guide rail (654) which at least partially encompasses the plastic profile (668) and has a stop (666, 666A, 666B) as a lateral guide for the plastic profile (668),

92. Applicator according to claim 91, characterized in that the guide rail (654) on the base plate (650) is arranged to be movable.

93. Applicator according to claim 91 or 92, characterized in that the guide rail (654) is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the plastic profile (668) with respect to the base plate (650).

94. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 93, characterized in that a recess (662) is formed in the base plate (650), through which fastening means (664) engage in the guide rail (654), so that the guide rail (654) is movable along the recess (662) with respect to the base plate (650).

95. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 94, characterized in that a biasing element (672) is arranged on the guide rail (654), which exerts a force on the guide rail (654) in the direction of the plastic profile (668).

96. Applicator according to claim 95, characterized in that the biasing element is a spring (672).

97. Applicator according to claim 95 or 96, characterized in that the biasing element (672) is supported on an abutment (674) on the handle part (652).

98. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 97, characterized in that the stop (666) of the guide rail (654) is designed as a plurality of spaced apart ribs (666A), the ribs (666A) running in the part of the guide rail, which partially encompasses the plastic profile (668).

99. Applicator according to claim 98, characterized in that the ribs (666A) are aligned parallel to one another.

100. Applicator according to claim 98 or 99, characterized in that one end of the ribs (666A) is each connected to the guide rail (654) and each opposite end forms a stop surface for the plastic profile (668), the latter ends of the ribs (666A ) form several discrete stop surfaces parallel to one side of the plastic profile (668).

101. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 100, characterized in that the stop (666) of the guide rail (654) is an L-shaped rail (666B) which is formed parallel to and on the guide rail (654).

102. Applicator according to claim 101, characterized in that a long leg of the L-shaped rail (666B) runs parallel to the base plate (650) and is fastened to the guide rail (654).

103. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 102, characterized in that a gap (670) is formed between the stop (666) and the guide rail (654) on a side encompassing the plastic profile (668).

104. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 103, characterized in that the guide rail (654) is L-shaped, wherein one leg of the L-shaped rail (654) runs parallel to the base plate (650).

105. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 104, characterized in that an additional stop (658) is formed on an end of the guide rail (654) facing away from the handle part (652).

106. Applicator according to claim 105, characterized in that the additional stop (658) extends substantially perpendicular to the base plate (650).

107. Applicator according to claim 105 or 106, characterized in that the additional stop (658) extends away from the guide rail (654) in the direction of the base plate (650) or away from the base plate (650).

108. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 107, characterized in that an anti-adhesive coating (676) is at least partially formed on a surface of the guide rail (654) which faces the plastic profile (668).

109. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 108, characterized in that the handle (652) to the base plate (650) has a predetermined angle.

110. Applicator according to one of claims 91 to 109, characterized in that a second guide rail (660) is arranged on the base plate (650) on an end facing away from a handle (652).

111. Applicator according to claim 110, characterized in that the second guide rail (660) runs parallel to the stop (666) of the guide rail (654).

112. Applicator according to claims 110 to 112, characterized in that the second guide rail (666) is tilted along the end of the base plate (650) by a predetermined angle with respect to the stop (666) of the guide rail (654).

113. Applicator according to one of claims 110 to 112, characterized in that the second guide rail (660) is tilted towards or away from the plastic profile (668).